Copies, Copiers, and Change
All copying, regardless of means, is subject to copyright law. The responsibility
for ascertaining whether any copyright or other restrictions exist and for obtaining
all necessary permissions remains at all times with the person making or requesting
the copy(ies).
Computer printouts
Computer printout copies are 15 cents each, and must be paid
for by vendacard.
Electronic resources, including public Internet access, are available
on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer workstations are reserved
in two hour segments. A patron can sign up for two additional hours if no
one else is waiting.
Prior to using electronic resources, patrons must obtain a State Library
library card and read the State Library's
Requirements for Use of Electronic
Information Systems.
Microform equipment
Microfilm and microfiche
reader printer copies are 25 cents
each using cash, or 20 cents each using vendacards.
Readers and reader-printers are available on a first-come, first-served
basis. Patrons sign up for use of microform equipment for one hour or what
remains of an hour. If no one else is waiting, patrons may sign up for an
additional hour once the initial time is completed. If all of the allotted
time is not used, the remaining time may be used by another patron.
Self-service photocopiers are available for patrons use. Copies are 15 cents
using cash or currency (all machines accept nickels, dimes, or quarters
and some accept one and five dollar bills), or 10 cents using vendacards.
Patrons are responsible for observing copyright laws.
Because photocopying may damage old or fragile books, some books are
marked "Brittle - Do Not Photocopy." We ask that patrons not make copies
from these books.
The library staff does not make change for use in photocopying machines,
microfilm printers, computer printers, vendacard dispensers or parking meters,
so to avoid disappointment, patrons should come with an ample supply of
quarters and dollar bills.
One and five-dollar bill changers are available.
Vendacards
Machines that dispense and recharge vendacards are located in the Law and
History & Genealogy Reading Rooms. Purchase of the initial vendacard must
be made with a one dollar bill: 30 cents is for the card, and 70 cents is
available for copy purchases. Vendacards may be recharged in increments
of $1.00, $5.00, $10.00, or $20.00. Additional copies may be added to the
vendacard using one or five dollar bills at some photocopiers.
Copy Services
CSL provides a number of reprographics services. Complete reproductions of books,
archival, or other material will only be made within copyright restrictions
and as CSL staffing and resources permit. See
Photocopy Service section
of
Reproduction and Publication of Connecticut State Library Collections
for charges and procedures.
